Old Melbourne Gaol

  15 reviews  – 
377 Russell Street, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne Central Station (250 m)

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Spaces for hire at Old Melbourne Gaol

from $55
per person / per evening
Entire Venue
120
250
Engrained in Melbourne’s rich history, this incredible space offers multiple options for the ultimate glam or grunge vibe. Dress the venue with chandeliers and candles, or play on the rawness of the bluestone building. Perfect for those couples after something a little more unique, this city icon retains the integrity of its original charm, whils...
from $55
per person / per session
Old Magistrate's Court
60
70
Many of Victoria’s most notorious criminals stood here for committal and bail hearings including gangster Squizzy Taylor, Julian Knight and Chopper Read when the Court operated from 1911 to 1994. The Old Magistrates Court sits on the site of the original Supreme Court of Victoria where Ned Kelly was sentenced to death by Judge Redmund Barry in 1880...
from $55
per person / per evening
Former City Watch House
80
350
The Former City Watch House operated as Melbourne’s central custody centre or ‘holding place’ for people arrested and awaiting trial. For almost a century, every person arrested in Melbourne was lodged in the City Watch House opposite the Russell Street Police Station. Today the cell block reverberates with the sounds of tourists walking where som...

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Monday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Tuesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Wednesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Thursday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Saturday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person
Entire Venue
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + per person
Old Magistrate's Court
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500 hire fee + per person
Former City Watch House
6:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + per person

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
seats
Up to 350
standing
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Location

377 Russell Street, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne Central Station (250 m)

Reviews and ratings

(15 reviews and ratings – )

N
Nicholas B.
July 2023

The whole process was so easy from initial convo to the event. Our guests were impressed with the venue, great feedback on the food and service provided on the night.

It would have been good if the venue organisers also had connections to stylists. As it was we got another company in to style and it all looked amazing.

A
Annie H.
December 2022

wonderful people from beginning to end

nil

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Tony
July 2022

Great food, atmosphere and really unique surroundings as expected. Service quality was highly attentive.

Slightly cold inside during event and time of year, with the available heaters - but to be expected to some degree given the style of location.

N
Narelle O.
December 2020

What an amazing venue to hold an event in. Visually it looks spectacular and you can fit a large amount of people down the table. The staff were brilliant, helping us add our own touches, accommodating of food requests and anything we asked. It was an outstanding event, everyone is still talking about it!!

It was all good! No negatives

About Old Melbourne Gaol

The Gaol is a sensational venue for your next event, function or wedding. It is centrally located, can host large numbers and can cater for a variety of corporate and private functions.

We can provide great entertainment value with a host of interesting characters to enliven your evening, from authentic historical characters such as Ned Kelly and Gaol Governors to roaming Police Sergeants.

One of Australia’s most fascinating tourist attractions can be transformed through lighting into an unexpected and unique setting in the heart of Melbourne.